hatchetman337 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 So here's a strange issue. A couple weeks ago I got in my car in the morning (07 Legacy 2.5i limited) and the radio was off. I pushed the button in to turn it back on and all of the settings and stations were reset to default! The car started just fine, so I am very confused. It did it again a few days later and again yesterday! Now I know it's been VERY cold here lately (central NY), it was -5 yesterday morning. Maybe that could have something to do with it, but I would think it would affect how the car was starting. Not sure if it would have anything to do with it, but about a month ago I drained the battery by accident when I forgot to shut my lights off at Sonic and was using the radio also. I got a jump from someone and it seemed to be ok. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Welcome to the love/hate relationship we have with these cars. Mine hasn't done that in a few years. A couple of times last year the volume would change on it's own. You'll find over the years the radio and heater have a mind of there own. My heater turns on the A/C sometimes and goes to recirculate by itself at different times without me touching it. You'll get used to it. I have...you learn to say...stupid subaru. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hah! Well, as long as it doesn't catch on fire, I suppose I can live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 2, 2011 I Donated Share Posted February 2, 2011 Probably the battery. When mine was going, the radio reset to defaults every time I started the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I suspect that it's your battery. There are several threads here that discuss this. When it's cold, the OEM battery has a bad voltage drop during start up. The car will appear to start just fine, but the radio will lose its presets. Change out the battery with a good quality aftermarket battery and problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 It is telling you your taste in music sucks. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 It is telling you your taste in music sucks. Maybe, but I'll be damned if I let that radio play Ricky Martin or some crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlucas13 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 If you have a Subaru battery, that's most likely your problem. When it's cold, it tends to do that to the battery. I even had it replaced with a new one (Subaru brand) and it still does it. Oh well....I am used to it. Next time, I will get an aftermarket battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Anyone know what the OEM battery is rated for CCA? I don't want to spend a ton on a replacement, but I want something that won't give me problems. Looks like most aftermarket batteries are around 500-650CCA, depending on which one you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I went to Walmart 2 years ago and got a battery from there. It turned out to be one of the best one's on the market. The batteris go by size. I think theres is a book with the batteries that tells you which to get. I think I paid like $80.00, can't remember. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 2, 2011 I Donated Share Posted February 2, 2011 Warning: the Group 35 ones the Wal-Mart selector thing recommends are pretty big for the LGT engine bay. I'd get a Group 55 if I were to do it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Interesting. I checked with Advance Auto and Autozone and they both recommend group 35 (they could all use the same database, too). Either way, tomorrow I'm going to go see my local battery shop. They usually have a few "blem" batteries they sell for much cheaper, but they are only blems because they can't sell them as new when they are past 1 year from manufacture, but either way, it's only $35. I'd much rather pay that than $90 or so. He offered to install it for free, so if it doesn't fit right, I'll have him put a group 55 in it instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil_ong Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 here's my problem. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/05-stock-stereo-reset-150864.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 the stock battery is rated at 490 CCA, if i recall correctly but yes most likely it is a battery issue like the others have mentioned. we were dipping into -20F so i ran into the same problem with my radio, thank goodness the engine still turned over though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Got my new battery today. Obviously haven't had it long enough to confirm that the problem is fixed. The guy at the battery store offered to install it for free, so I wasn't going to stop him. I watched him do it and he had no trouble getting the group 35 in there, so that's what I got. I'll try to remember to update in a couple weeks and see if I've had any more issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman337 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 BTW, just updating this here. I haven't had this problem since installing the new battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ya had the same problem in my 07 again new battery fixed the problem. Noticed my new battery is like 550+ cca where as the stock one is like 400 and something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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